Philip Loxam

Philip Loxam

57, Male Custodial - 20m 2024-03-13

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Offender ID: 2dec19a6-60f9-4385-a8c1-0f804aa2674e

Offence Summary

Philip Loxam, a registered sex offender, was identified by live facial recognition technology in Stockport and subsequently jailed for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by possessing software to conceal internet history and an unregistered second phone.

Full Description

Philip Loxam, a 57-year-old man from Hazel Grove in Stockport, Greater Manchester, was apprehended using advanced live facial recognition (LFR) technology deployed by Greater Manchester Police. On 12 February, Loxam was spotted by an LFR van parked in Stockport, leading to his immediate detention. This incident marked him as the second registered sex offender in the region to be jailed following identification via this technology.

Upon questioning, Loxam admitted to three breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which had been imposed due to his prior convictions for sexual offences. The breaches included having software on his mobile phone designed to conceal his internet browsing history and possessing an unregistered second mobile phone. These violations came shortly after Loxam had completed a previous 20-month prison sentence in September 2024 for eight earlier SHPO breaches.

At Manchester Crown Court on 13 March, Loxam was sentenced to a further 20 months in prison. Greater Manchester Police highlighted the effectiveness of the LFR technology, noting that since its deployment in October 2023, it has led to 53 arrests, including 11 involving registered sex offenders. The vans, supplied by the Home Office, are being utilised across north west England to enhance public safety by identifying individuals subject to such orders.

Detective Chief Inspector Liz Cook of Greater Manchester Police stated, 'This technology is a vital tool in our efforts to monitor and protect the public from known offenders.' The case underscores the increasing role of facial recognition in policing sexual harm prevention in the UK.

Location

City: Stockport

County: Greater Manchester

Case Details

Police Force: Greater Manchester Police

Sentence Length: 20 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: January 2025
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: November 2025
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Greater Manchester Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: bbc.co.uk

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